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Cubs’ Bullpen is Starting to Take ShapeMarch 31st, 2015 at 11:45 AM***PHOTO1***
The Chicago Cubs announced yesterday that 32-year-old LHP Phil Coke has made the Opening Day roster. The Cubs signed Coke to a minor league deal at the start of Spring Training and in eight games (7.1 IP) he has allowed zero runs on just four hits and two walks....

Why Starting 2015 on the DL is a Win-Win for Cubs & Jacob TurnerMarch 17th, 2015 at 3:00 PM***PHOTO1***
It’s official, Jacob Turner will begin the 2015 season on the disabled list due to a mild flexor strain and a bone bruise in his pitching elbow, according to Carrie Muskat. Turner was thought to have an outside chance at the Cubs’ fifth starter spot heading into camp but...

Cubs’ 2015 Rotation Starting to Take ShapeMarch 11th, 2015 at 3:00 AM***PHOTO1***
Joe Maddon named Jon Lester as the Chicago Cubs’ opening day starter a few weeks ago but apparently the Cubs’ new skipper has also figured out the next three rotation spots. Per Carrie Muskat, Lester, Jake Arrieta, Jason Hammel and Kyle Hendricks appear to be locked in to the...

Bold Predictions: Sleeper Pick to Make Cubs’ Opening Day RosterMarch 9th, 2015 at 3:00 AM***PHOTO1***
Cactus League play is less than a week old and it is already evident that the Chicago Cubs have plenty of competitions going on this Spring Training. Before Opening Day Joe Maddon will have to figure out what he is going to do behind the plate, at third base...

BREAKING NEWS: Coke Signs with CubsMarch 5th, 2015 at 9:57 PM***PHOTO1***
BREAKING NEWS: Wrigley Field may serve only Pepsi products but there is a chance that there could be a Coke at the friendly confines this summer. Phil Coke, that is. The Chicago Cubs signed the 32-year-old lefty to a minor league deal today, according to MLB Trade Rumors. Coke spent...

Bold Predictions: Odd Men Out in Cubs’ RotationMarch 2nd, 2015 at 3:00 AM***PHOTO1***
Spring Training has only just begun for the Chicago Cubs but the debate over who will make the team’s starting rotation is already heating up. The top three spots are already locked up by Jon Lester, Jake Arrieta, and Jason Hammel but the last two spots are completely up for...

Travis Wood is not a Lock to Be Cubs’ 5th StarterFebruary 6th, 2015 at 3:00 AM***PHOTO1***
Just a few short years ago it looked like Travis Wood could be a real solid number two starter for the Chicago Cubs as they prepared to turn the corner, but that is no longer the case. Many are starting to come to the realization that maybe his 2013...

Cubs Have MLB Arms in AAAFebruary 3rd, 2015 at 3:00 PM***VIDEO1***
The Chicago Cubs have a plethora of pitchers who could all be on their major league staff in 2015 but their biggest dilemma, at this point, is that none of them have shown anything that distinguishes them from the rest group. Additionally, time is starting to run low for...

Sunday Spotlight: Cubs’ Minor League PitchersNovember 30th, 2014 at 3:00 AM***PHOTO1***
We discussed yesterday how the Chicago Cubs have the top-ranked minor league system in the National League Central and one of the best in all of baseball, but the group is often criticized for being comprised almost exclusively of hitters. Aside from CJ Edwards, many evaluators believe that the Cubs’...

BREAKING NEWS: Cubs Claim Ortiz from TexasOctober 8th, 2014 at 4:00 PM***PHOTO1***
Yesterday was a busy day for a team that is two weeks into its off-season. In addition to Bill Mueller’s resignation, the Chicago Cubs made the news by claiming left-handed reliever Joseph Ortiz from the Texas Rangers (according to Carrie Muskat).
Year
Level
Appearances
W-L
ERA
WHIP
2013
MLB
32
2-2
4.23
1.25
2014
Rk, AA
15
0-2
4.00
1.56
(Stats per Cubs.com)
Ortiz began the 2014 season on the...

Down on the Farm: Jokisch’s First Big League StartSeptember 27th, 2014 at 2:00 AM***PHOTO1***
Chicago Cubs’ rookie, Eric Jokisch made his first major league start last night against the Milwaukee Brewers and came away with mixed results. The good news is that Jokisch didn’t pitch poorly! However, he wasn’t overly impressive. The best way to describe Eric Jokisch’s first major league...

Chicago Cubs Fact Pack, September 25thSeptember 25th, 2014 at 12:00 PM***PHOTO1***
1. With last night’s 3-1 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals, the Chicago Cubs finished the 2014 season with a 41-40 record at Wrigley Field. It is the first time since 2009 (46-34) that the Cubs have been better than .500 at home, per ESPN.com.
2. 2014 has been the...

Cubs’ Players Who Have the Most to ProveSeptember 25th, 2014 at 6:00 AM***PHOTO1***
The Cubs open their final series of 2014 today against the Milwaukee Brewers (in Milwaukee) and although these games mean nothing in terms of this season, there could be greater implications for the 2015 season. This series could prove to be crucial for a number of Cubs’ players who are...

Chicago Cubs to Shake up the Rotation for Final SeriesSeptember 24th, 2014 at 6:00 AM***PHOTO1***
Per Carrie Muskat, the Chicago Cubs have decided to remove Edwin Jackson from the rotation and give his last start of 2014 to, rookie lefthander, Eric Jokisch. We have been tracking the progress of the Cubs September call-ups throughout the month and Jokisch has clearly been the best. In 10.1...

5 Reasons the Chicago Cubs Will Win TonightSeptember 23rd, 2014 at 4:00 PM***PHOTO1***
No one gave the Chicago Cubs much of a chance to win last night’s game against the St. Louis Cardinals, simply because Adam Wainwright was taking the hill for the Cardinals. However, tonight is a different story. Tonight, the Cubs send, rookie sensation, Kyle Hendricks up against Shelby Miller and...

Sunday Spotlight: Rick Renteria’s Quick HookSeptember 21st, 2014 at 6:00 AM***PHOTO1***
With just seven games left in the regular season, baseball in Chicago is starting to wind down and players and fans alike are starting to go through the motions and are getting ready for the off-season. Chicago Cubs’ manager, Rick Renteria, however, is not in vacation mode just yet....

Cubs’ Rookie Jokisch Continues to ImpressSeptember 20th, 2014 at 4:00 PM***PHOTO1***
Yesterday’s loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers was not a pretty sight. Chicago Cubs’ pitchers, Edwin Jackson and Dan Straily combined to surrender 11 of the Dodgers 14 runs over a combined three innings and as a result both of their futures are now in question. However, there were a...